Redheadactress with Questions

Before I get to my questions, I have a little story to share.

As most of you know, I broke my metatarsel bone while crossing the street after a speeding car almost hit me and I smashed my foot into a street sign.

I have been in a cast for a month and have to be in a boot for another three weeks with light duty.

I have all my doctors notes, ready to turn them in when I return to both of my jobs.

Yes, I got the job at the haunted house as an actor. I am quite proud of myself.

The haunted house was actually quite accomodating, letting me sit in a certain area if we were busy since I would not be required to move. I am working limited duty, but at least it is a paycheck.

Lance Bass has not been so supportive though they claim to be.

There is a problem with the house as well... they haven't given me my paperwork so I can get paid. Since I cannot drive to the office that is in another county, I asked them to bring the paperwork to the local location, which they have still failed to do. While I have been there I have seen and heard many things about this place.

1. That the owner is a pervert. I have seen this first hand.

2. Everyone drinks heavily on the job and most are underage.

My question is, should I stick with it since acting is my passion or say forget it?

With Lance Bass, I had to call today to explain about the boot. Basically, even if I have the notes from my doctors, I could still be fired.

Is this even legal?

Thanks, RHU, you are the best.

--Love, Redheadactress

P.S. Spritzy- I put the rinsestones you gave me on my cast and everyone loved it :)

 

Comments

[photoslave]

You can NOT be fired for the boot. It is legally a disability, even it is temporary. Talk to the people at the EEOC or local equivalent.

[Spritzy]

Aww, hooray! Glad to add a little sparkle to your life!
When I worked at tram-K they threatened to fire people over medical issues all the time. Rarely did though, only if they went on leave and didn't come back or provide proper paperwork. They also would try to make people do more than what their paperwork would allow. Which is all a big lawsuit waiting to happen.
I'm not sure if the haunted house will be beneficial to you in the long run. I'm guessing that their customer flow will drop a lot now that Halloween is over (assuming that they are a year-round location) which means that hours will likely be cut back a lot. I'd say, give it a couple weeks, and if the employer or coworkers give to much crap...then bail out.

[Skittles]

Definitely bail on the haunted house thing. Yes firing you is illegal. If you were injured in such a way that you were permanently disabled and no longer able to do the job with reasonable acccomodation then yes they could fire you. However with a temporary injury they could have you take disability until you can return to work provided that you are incapable of doing your job, or something comporable until you are healthy.